High Point in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Myrtle Furr Hayworth Barthmaier
March 15, 1891 - December 17, 1980
— A High Point Hero —
Mother of six who, upon the premature death of husband Charles Hayworth in 1928, kept Hayworth Industries and Alma Desk, its mainstay, alive during the Depression. Felt she had to work harder than a man for same achievement. Company became nation's premier wood office furniture manufacturer. At peak used 1¼ million feet of lumber every six weeks. Chairman of the board until death at 89.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 35° 57.304′ N, 80° 0.303′ W. Marker is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on South Main Street (State Highway 1993) just south of East Commerce Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 S Main St, High Point NC 27260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Furniture Exposition Building (here, next to this marker); Perley Albert "P.A." Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Sewell Farlow Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ragan and Mills Building
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